Disneyland Resort in Anaheim recently announced that it will increase its prices again. The new prices came into effect on October 11th, which marks the one-year anniversary of the previous price hike for the resort's two theme parks: Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park.
While there are no changes to the price of a single-day, one-park ticket on Tier 0 days (which are days with traditionally low attendance), many other prices have gone up. Here is an overview of some of the increases:
- One-day, one-park tickets per person: Tier 1 tickets now cost $119, a $5 increase from the previous price. Meanwhile, one-day, one-park tickets for Tier 6 (the most crowded days) now cost $194, up from the previous $179.
- Multiday passes: These cost the same regardless of attendance, and the breakdown is as follows: a two-day ticket now costs $310 (previously $285), a three-day ticket costs $390 (previously $360), a four-day ticket costs $445 (previously $395), and a five-day ticket costs $480 (previously $415).
- Park Hoppers: The price of park hopping is going up, with the two-day Park Hopper add-on now costing $65 (previously $60).
- Annual passes: The Magic Key Passes are particularly popular with locals and die-hard visitors. The less expensive passes now cost $499 (previously $449), while the more expensive ones cost $1,649 (previously $1,599).
- Other increases: If you purchase Disney Genie+ pre-arrival, it will now cost you $30 instead of the previous $25. And parking has gone up too, with standard parking now costing $35 (previously $30) and preferred parking now costing $55 (previously $50).
Disney spokesperson Jessica Good stated that Disneyland is constantly adding new attractions and entertainment to its parks, and with a broad array of pricing options, the value of a theme park visit is reflected in the unique experiences only Disney can offer.
According to the president of MouseSavers, Don Munsil, these price increases at Disneyland point to a pattern of trying to manage park crowds, steering visitors away from high-attendance dates and toward days when groups are usually lower.
Disneyland was the first theme park for the Disney brand when it opened on July 17, 1955. While the opening day entry price was $1 for adults and 50 cents for kids, ride technology and experiences have come a long way since then. Despite the increasing prices, Disneyland continues to attract visitors from all over the world who come to experience the magic of the happiest place on earth.